Nana 25th Anniversary Edition, Vol. 3

by Ai Yazawa

Genres: Manga, Japan, Graphic Novels

384 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2026

About the author

Ai Yazawa (Japanese: 矢沢あい, Yazawa Ai) is a Japanese manga author and illustrator. Her pen name comes from singer Eikichi Yazawa, of whom she is a fan.
Yazawa started her comics career in 1985. She specialises in shojo manga (girls' comics). Most of her works have been serialised in the magazines 'Ribon', 'Cookie' and 'Zipper'.
Yazawa's stories focus on young, often rebellious women and their relationships. The characters are always very stylish, and Yazawa herself is known for her sense of fashion. (She even attended a fashion school for some time after high school.)
Among her most famous manga are Tenshi Nanka Ja Nai (I'm No Angel, 1992–1995), Neighborhood Story (1995-1998), Paradise Kiss (1999-2004), and Nana (2000-2009), the latter awarded a Shogakukan Manga Award in 2003. Some of these works have been adapted into anime and live action movies.

Reviews

[♡ retrovvitches ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love all the characters in this (NOT THE MEN ❌)

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

My thanks to NetGalley and VIZ Media LLC for an eARC of this book to read and review.

Hachi Nana is overshadowing my nostalgic re-read of this series and I am very mad about it. She is SOOOO immature and everyone is so calmly accepting of it that I want to scream. She is boy-crazy and while she could have gone for the nice guy who would have actually treated her well, she went with the Bad Boi who can't keep it in his pants to save his life.

Hachi, all that is going to get you is a broken heart, VD and possibly an unwanted baby that you won't be able to take care of, since you literally can't even take care of yourself, getting fired from your job. Grow up already.

3, Hachi Nana is the worst and is dragging down my enjoyment of this series from my youth, stars.

[Shirin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hate HATE hate seeing Hachi and Takumi like he really is a rat. Nobu was always endgame man, this manga hurts.

[Clarissa Labue-Pham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nana volume 3 is just as fast-paced and engaging as the previous volumes.

In volume 3, Hachi meets Takumi, her idol and becomes his side piece, while Nobu comes to terms with the feelings he's developed for Hachi. Nana's band starts to take off as she grapples with her relationship with Ren.

I loved Hachi's inner monologues. She knows Takumi is using her, but she can't stop herself, and she knows it hurts Nobu. Hachi is so real and flawed. She's very easy to empathize with. Character dynamics and relationships really shine in this book.

As usual, the art is stunning. It's still the perfect blend between shoujo art and 1970s punk aesthetic with a heavy Vivienne Westwood aesthetic.

If you liked the first two novels, you will love this continuation.

[Paulette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Look, it’s hard being human, and it’s hard to always be cheerful and charming and understanding and patient and courageous and and and everything to everyone, especially the ones we love and want to be there for.

I really love all of these characters so much. The messy way Yazawa-sensei wrote them, where even Takumi, someone I’ll always want [redacted], has his charms, to Yasu, who’s always steady, shows why I still love this unfinished series.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is so sad! Hachi deserves better!

I can't help but think that if I read this as a series of novels, I wouldn't have a lot of patience for all of the bad decisions and melodrama. But, something about it being a manga makes it really powerful.

[Virginia Montagne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Remembering now why I hated Hatchi so much.

[Beck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Komatsu’s self loathing is breaking my heeaart. Girl, stand up, your friends love you.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Back then I thought that I was through with love. But, no matter how painful it was…I tried to dream again. I wanted to love someone again. Somehow, I felt hopeful…praying for Nana’s happiness that night.”

[⋆˚࿔ audrey 𝜗𝜚˚⋆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE YURI!!!!! 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩🩷ྀིྀིྀིྀིྀི

[Posotron · Rating 5 out of 5]

TAKUMI CAN KILL HIMSELF

[Aleshia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Since this is a review for the 3rd volume in this anniversary set, the below review has slight spoilers following the first two books.

In this volume, we get more into the love story about both Nanas, Nana Osaki and Nana Komatsu "Hachi". From the last volume in this Anniversary set, It's clear Nana Osaki is not over Ren. Attending his concert in the front row, it's impossible he didn't see her, right? Hachi, on the other hand, is coming across boy crazy, still trying to rebound after Shouji broke up with her. She's around a bunch of beautiful musicians due to Nana involvement in a band, but maybe that causes complications in her relationship with Nana.

It's a dramatic slice-of-life story following young adults, and the characters all seem very lifelike. I don't necessarily relate to Hachi, but she has strong emotions and you can't help but sympathize with her. I'm definitely beginning to see why this story is still well-regarded to this day.

[Ali Suchy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series so much. I was originally reading an ARC I received from NetGalley, but halfway through I decided to purchase the physical book so I could start collecting, but I will still give my honest opinion. Nana definitely shows its age, but I think that gives it such a je ne sais quoi kind of charm. The relationship between the two Nanas is 100 percent queer and nobody can argue against me on that. They are soulmates and they might love and sleep with other people as their real romantic partners, but these two love each other in ways no one else can imagine. I know the author hasn't continued writing this series since like, 2009 and I hope she is able to pick it back up sometime. DEfinitely recommend to anyone who likes manga, punk music, and subtle queer love.

[Cheyanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nana has had a lasting impact since its release 25 years ago. We've seen trends come and go, but fashion and friendship will never go out of style. I've been a massive fan of the Nana series since I was a teen, and this anniversary edition is a must-have! Those who are long-time fans, or just discovering the series, will love both Nanas and enjoy seeing where their journey takes them. Ai Yazawa is an incredible storyteller, whose narrative will stick in your mind for years.

[Jourdain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nana! You did it again! I love this series so much. I love how the relationships are always evolving and how the characters experience things most young adults face. It is a very relatable read and in a way, inspirational. :) Thank you NetGalley!

[Shelby Quinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually may have read more ‘Nana’ than I thought, since I remembered these chapters as well! But ughhhhh still amazing. And we’re building to the MUSIC!! More HEARTBREAK! JEALOUSY!!!! Take my money AND my heart, I guess!!

[ry · Rating 5 out of 5]

wine drunk… this is peak

[Ihatejimmyjrsm · Rating 5 out of 5]

peakkkkk

[Benni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fuck Takumi

[Niko Lavin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finished this in 24 hours,,

[brina · Rating 4 out of 5]

“DON’T BE WITH HIM HACHI!!” I scream into the void as I force myself to go through this a second time

[Elle Waters · Rating 5 out of 5]

😭😭😭

[shreya ⋆.𐙚 ̊ · Rating 4 out of 5]

wtf

[flora · Rating 4 out of 5]

ugh same

[Michy Santos · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can’t get over how pretty Ai Yazawa’s art style is